Unitarian Universalist Association Policy on Immigration

The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) has been explicitly on record in support of more just immigration policies since 1963. In a statement entitled “Immigration,” the 1963 General Assembly recognized that the outdated system “contradicts the founding principles of the nation and is at variance with national needs and international responsibilities.” In dozens of resolutions over the years, the Association has affirmed that:

All people—without regard to immigration status—deserve access to fair wages, education, housing, healthcare, and other social services; and

Immigrants are at high risk for being denied basic rights and services and thus warrant our special support.

The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations and Unitarian Universalist Service Committee joined with 60 other religious groups in signing the Interfaith Statement In Support Of Comprehensive Immigration Reform (PDF). The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations is also one of the more than 20 members of the Interfaith Immigration Coalition.

1961 General Resolution on Migrant Workers: calls on Congress to pass and enforce legislation that would support better wages, education, housing, healthcare, and other services for “one of the most disadvantaged [groups] in our population.”

1963 General Resolution on Immigration: calls for an update to federal immigration policy, including to "remove the purely arbitrary barriers to immigration on the basis of race and national origin.”